America Promised Them Safety. Now It’s Charging $1,000 to Stay Out of a Warzone.

The Trump administration has gutted protections for Afghans who helped the U.S. mission—slashing refugee admissions, ending TPS, and erecting costly new fees that few can afford.

Jul 21, 2025

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WASHINGTON — Four years after the United States announced a refugee program for Afghans who aided the U.S. mission during the war, the Trump administration has rescinded legal protections and suspend…

America Promised Them Safety. Now It’s Charging $1,000 to Stay Out of a Warzone.

The Trump administration has gutted protections for Afghans who helped the U.S. mission—slashing refugee admissions, ending TPS, and erecting costly new fees that few can afford.

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